Akemio Terrace Forest Wing Opens in Nago, Okinawa This December December 20

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Akemi Oteras 'Mori no To' (Forest Building) Cafe
Akemi Oteras 'Mori no To' (Forest Building)

Akemio Terrace is introducing its Forest Wing in Nago, Okinawa, with a grand opening planned for December 2026. The new area will complete the main stages of the Akemio Terrace complex at 21st Century Forest Park.

Located along National Route 58, the Forest Wing will bring food, drinks, shopping, and takeaway options closer to the park entrance. Outdoor terrace seating will support park picnics, beach visits, and stops during drives through Yambaru, the northern part of Okinawa Main Island.

The area is planned to accommodate up to nine stores, including Rose Garden, A&W, POKE BOO DINER, Ruler’s TACORICE, scape general store, YUM GELATO, and Italian Kitchen VANSAN, which is scheduled to open in January 2027. Featured dishes and drinks include eggs Benedict, pancakes, root beer, poke bowls, loco moco, garlic shrimp, taco rice, gelato, and tea.

About Akemio Terrace Forest Wing

Akemio Terrace Area Map

The area map shows how the Forest Wing connects with the Sea Wings, Hill Wing, park grounds, and nearby beach area at 21st Century Forest Park.

Akemi Oteras Area Map
Akemi Oteras Area Map

Rose Garden

Rose Garden serves American favorites such as eggs Benedict, pasta, and pancakes, along with cakes, coffee, and tea for relaxed visits throughout the day.

Store Name: Rose Garden — Egg Benedict, Pasta, and Pancakes. Serving popular American dishes. With a variety of cakes, you can enjoy a relaxing time with coffee or tea. Suitable for family, friends, or couples, in various scenes.
Store Name: Rose Garden — Egg Benedict, Pasta, and Pancakes. Serving popular American dishes. With a variety of cakes, you can enjoy a relaxing time with coffee or tea. Suitable for family, friends, or couples, in various scenes.

A&W

A&W brings its Okinawa-only fast-food presence to the Forest Wing with root beer and The A&W Burger, which includes black sugar pepper pork and cream cheese.

Store Name: A&W — An American fast-food chain. Only available in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. Famous for its root beer made with about 14 kinds of herbs, and the A&W Burger with brown sugar pepper pork and cream cheese. Enjoy lunch or coffee time in an American atmosphere.
Store Name: A&W — An American fast-food chain. Only available in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. Famous for its root beer made with about 14 kinds of herbs, and the A&W Burger with brown sugar pepper pork and cream cheese. Enjoy lunch or coffee time in an American atmosphere.

POKE BOO DINER

POKE BOO DINER offers Hawaiian comfort food including poke bowls made with fresh Okinawan raw tuna, loco moco, garlic shrimp, ahi steak, and kalua pork.

Store Name: POKE BOO DINER — Enjoy authentic Hawaiian local food casually at POKE BOO DINER. Serving poke bowls with fresh Okinawan raw tuna, juicy loco moco, garlic shrimp, ahi steak, and kalua pork, all familiar Hawaiian dishes. The open Hawaiian-style interior makes you feel like you're visiting Hawaii with family or friends, enjoying authentic Hawaiian food.
Store Name: POKE BOO DINER — Enjoy authentic Hawaiian local food casually at POKE BOO DINER. Serving poke bowls with fresh Okinawan raw tuna, juicy loco moco, garlic shrimp, ahi steak, and kalua pork, all familiar Hawaiian dishes. The open Hawaiian-style interior makes you feel like you’re visiting Hawaii with family or friends, enjoying authentic Hawaiian food.

Ruler’s TACORICE

Ruler’s TACORICE serves Okinawa-made taco rice in several styles, with combo choices and a broad selection of side dishes.

Store Name: Ruler's TACORICE — Made in Okinawa. A fast-food chain specializing in taco rice. Enjoy various types of taco rice that you can't find elsewhere. Multiple combo options and a variety of side menus. Creating a fun space through food and entertainment, providing a gathering place for everyone.
Store Name: Ruler’s TACORICE — Made in Okinawa. A fast-food chain specializing in taco rice. Enjoy various types of taco rice that you can’t find elsewhere. Multiple combo options and a variety of side menus. Creating a fun space through food and entertainment, providing a gathering place for everyone.

scape general store

scape general store curates Okinawan crafts, lifestyle goods, food, and original apparel, highlighting products from makers around the prefecture.

Store Name: scape general store — A shop selecting Okinawa crafts, daily goods, and food, also offering original apparel. Curating products from local artisans and items born from regional culture and lifestyle with a unique perspective. Delivering the charm of Okinawa and new encounters to tourists and locals alike.
Store Name: scape general store — A shop selecting Okinawa crafts, daily goods, and food, also offering original apparel. Curating products from local artisans and items born from regional culture and lifestyle with a unique perspective. Delivering the charm of Okinawa and new encounters to tourists and locals alike.

YUM GELATO

YUM GELATO pairs gelato made with Okinawan fruits with carefully selected teas from across Japan, while connecting food with art, music, and local producers.

Akemio Terrace Forest Wing Opens in Nago, Okinawa This December December 20

Italian Kitchen VANSAN

Scheduled to open in January 2027, Italian Kitchen VANSAN will offer fresh pasta, stone-baked pizza, unlimited-topping pasta, and a kids’ space for family dining.

Store Name: Italian Kitchen VANSAN — Scheduled to open in January 2027. A family-friendly authentic Italian restaurant. Featuring chewy fresh pasta and stone oven pizza, with fun menu items like 'Noseh Hodai Pasta' where ingredients are added until you say 'Stop!'. Equipped with a kids' space, making it easy for families with small children to enjoy. Enjoy a special moment with family or loved ones at VANSAN, Okinawa's first store.
Store Name: Italian Kitchen VANSAN — Scheduled to open in January 2027. A family-friendly authentic Italian restaurant. Featuring chewy fresh pasta and stone oven pizza, with fun menu items like ‘Noseh Hodai Pasta’ where ingredients are added until you say ‘Stop!’. Equipped with a kids’ space, making it easy for families with small children to enjoy. Enjoy a special moment with family or loved ones at VANSAN, Okinawa’s first store.

Akemio Terrace Forest Wing

The completed Forest Wing will add a new food, shopping, and community destination beside the park, serving as a gateway to the Yambaru region.

Akemi Oteras — Overall view
Akemi Oteras — Overall view

The Forest Wing is designed as a relaxed meeting point connecting Nago’s urban area with the park and the wider Yambaru region. Its tenant mix combines familiar Okinawan businesses, American-style dining, Hawaiian food, local specialties, and shops focused on regional culture.

Highlights

  • Grand opening planned for December 2026 along National Route 58.
  • Up to nine food, drink, and retail stores are planned for the Forest Wing.
  • Takeaway service and terrace seating are intended for picnics, beach visits, and road trips.
  • The wider Akemio Terrace complex includes the previously opened Sea Wings and Hill Wing.
  • Italian Kitchen VANSAN is scheduled to open in January 2027 as its first Okinawa location.

Venue Details

ItemDetails
NameAkemio Terrace Forest Wing
Menu / itemsEggs Benedict, pasta, pancakes, cakes, root beer, The A&W Burger, Okinawan raw tuna poke bowls, loco moco, garlic shrimp, ahi steak, kalua pork, taco rice, gelato, tea, fresh pasta, stone-baked pizza, and unlimited-topping pasta
PeriodDecember 2026; Italian Kitchen VANSAN is scheduled for January 2027
Location21st Century Forest Park, Nago, Okinawa
StoresRose Garden; A&W; POKE BOO DINER; Ruler’s TACORICE; scape general store; YUM GELATO; Italian Kitchen VANSAN
Address21st Century Forest Park, Nago, Okinawa
PriceNot specified in the release
Official websiteOfficial website

Before you buy

When does Akemio Terrace Forest Wing open?
The Forest Wing is scheduled to hold its grand opening in December 2026.
Where is Akemio Terrace Forest Wing?
It is located at 21st Century Forest Park in Nago, Okinawa, along National Route 58.
When does Italian Kitchen VANSAN open?
Italian Kitchen VANSAN is scheduled to open in January 2027.

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